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www.diamondamplification.com

***Great news from Diamond Amplification!***

Blues City Music has been selected as a premier dealer which allows us to implement a new incentive program for purchases of Diamond Amplification products. Call ASAP for the details, but you'll like what you hear!

Based in Houston, Texas, Diamond was started and is owned by Jeff Diamant with Martin Golub, a brilliant amp engineer who worked with Bob Bradshaw (a guru and genius in his own right and the master of interface systems) at Custom Audio Electronics for 15 years. The two have been involved in rig building, pedal boards, amplification and the related for a combined total of over 40 years of experience. Born out of frustration with many of the products on the market, Jeff and Martin set out to design their amps in such a way that eliminates those little (and often big) things that that players have to deal with on a day to day basis. As both have hit plenty of stages in the past, Jeff and Martin believe that the player has enough to worry about so working around the shortfalls of your amp just shouldn’t be one of them. As a result, nearly every past, present and future employee at Diamond is a live player and/or touring guitar tech. This ensures that in everything we do, we have the player’s perspective in mind. All Diamond Amps are supported for life with the original owner, 3 years for parts and labor, and 90 days for preamp and output vacuum tubes. Most hiccups can normally be corrected by contacting them directly or you can have Blues City Music intervene to help you get the answers you deserve.

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Note: This amp is not for sale

These are images of Lynn's personal "one off" Diamond Spitfire II amplifier on display at the 2010 Winter NAMM show in Los Angeles, California. 4 AAAA flame top maple head shell with gold knobs, signed on the back by Diamond owner, Jeff Diamant. The other three killer one off amps on display at the NAMM show sold immediately and went to Asia.

Diamond Amplification is in the process of building custom and limited issues of their amplifiers during 2010, so standby as Blues City Music is taking a look at what they offer. No telling what you might see with this new lineup. Right now, I'm looking at a limited run of Spec Ops.

 

 

 

 


1 - Decada - 100 watt head, Winged C (JSC plant) EL 34 output tubes, ARS 12AX7 preamp tubes, 1/2 Power Switch, black tolex, stainless steel grille, blue LED lights - $3,499.00 - Call for BCM special pricing

Decada

• 100 watts (4 x "Winged C" EL34's and 7 x Selected 12AX7's)

• 2 fully independent channels (Channel 1 - Clean/Channel 2 - Crunch) with two independent voicings on Channel 2 (2A for a heavy overdrive tone, 2B for a more saturated, smooth high gain tone)

• Both Channels feature Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence

• Dual Volume/Gain Channel 2 (switchable, allows for two gain settings with 2 volumes for level adjustment to match volumes)

• Foot selectable boost switch with tube-driven boost (boosts clean channel and both volume/gain controls on crunch channel). Boost is adjustable from the front panel for approx. 0 - 20db boost.

• Rear panel low frequency 3-position adjustment switch (allows for changing the amount and character of the bottom end - effects both channels)

• 4 switch foot controller for direct access to all three volume/gain controls (Channel 1, Channel 2A, Channel 2B) connected with a 5-pin XLR cable.

• 3 x 1/4" jacks tied to the footswitch controller for controlling through tip to ground control mechanisms as an alternate to the footswitch controller.

• 110v, 120v, 220v and 230/240v output selection.

• Ohm selector switch for 4, 8 or 16ohm output.

• Blue LED's light the box for a distinctive look on stage, along with a classic tolex wrapped front panel with inset grille.

• All components specifically spec'd and tested by Diamond before inclusion in the product.

• Independent LED's indicate which volume/gain is active and whether the boost is engaged.

• Properly designed, tube-driven effects loop (shorting jack so the loop will automatically engage when cables are plugged in and disengage when cables are removed).

• Front panel Effects Return control that acts as an overall master when loop is engaged for quick overall volume adjustment.

The new line from Diamond, the Decada is the natural progression of amp design and voicing. The Decada is both more elegant and refined than its sibling, the ruder and more aggressive Spec Op. Tonally, the Decada has tighter low end, smoother mids and highs, and creamier gain for a softer, smoother feel on Channel 2, while retaining all the characteristics of the heralded Diamond clean channel. New with the Decada is Diamond's first Ch2A/Ch2B configuration that voices 2A and 2B differently (2A for rhythm, 2B for leads) and still retains the tube-driven clean boost. The Decada sports ALL the same features and switching options as the Spec Op, but comes with a half-power switch standard. Packaged in a classy tolex-wrapped front panel with inset metal grille and blue LED's, the Decada's look is as elegant as its tone.

The clean channel has gotten DA rave reviews from the players. It provides full, round and rich clean tones not customary in high-gain heads with enough headroom to give you vintage/classic rock tones and everything in between.

The crunch channel is voiced for a refined, smooth and creamy feel with a sweet and open midrange. The voicing of this amp makes it one of the most comfortable high gain amps you'll ever play and is equally as fast, responsive, dynamic and harmonically rich.

The Decada features DA's signature "low focus" switch on the rear panel. The low focus switch provides 3 positions - low, mid, high. Moving from low to high focuses the low end relative to the mids and highs as well as creates an evenness across all the strings to the high E is not overrung by the low E.

To top it off, we have added an adjustable, switchable boost that overrides Channel 1, Channel 2A and Channel 2B. When the boost is on, you can dial in approximately a 0 to 20db boost over all three settings allowing you to choose any of your 3 settings and switch on the boost to give you the extra volume you need for leads or lead passages.

The Decada also features a real, correctly-designed effects loop. You do not need a foot switch; you do not have to push a button. Just plug a cable into the effects send and the loop activates. The loop is tube buffered and will not affect your tone.

The front panel features a master volume, which reads E. Return (effects return). When the loop is on, the E. Return knob acts as the amp's overall master (turn this knob up or down to increase or decrease the amps overall volume) and the volume control for each channel acts as the effects send level control. When the loop is off, each channel's volume control acts as that channel's master volume.

Like all current and future Diamond Amplification products, the Decada features the highest quality components and construction. Every component was selected and tested for this head. The Decada features 7 selected 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 Winged-C EL34's for its power stage. Each part was personally spec'd and tested by us to ensure maximum performance and reliability, from the transformers to the switches and knobs.

All channels and the boost can be accessed by the supplied 4-button footswitch. The footswitch is connected via an XLR cable so a single control cable runs from your controller to the amp. Three 1/4" jacks are also tied to the footswitch controls on the back panel allowing you to control the Decada from any device that provides for 1/4" tip to ground switching. For maximum versatility, DA also offers its new MAC-2 (designed in conjunction with RJM Music). The MAC-2 is a half rack space MIDI interface box that allows you to control your head with any standard MIDI pedal. Check it out on its product page! If you really want to open up your options, try a custom designed switching system from Custom Audio Electronic's proprietor Bob Bradshaw. For more info: www.customaudioelectronics.com

1 - Spec Op - 100 watt head, Winged C (JSC plant) EL 34 output tubes, ARS 12AX7 preamp tubes, 1/2 Power Switch, black tolex, stainless steel grille, blue LED lights - $3,494.00 - Call for BCM special pricing

Spec Op

• 100 watts (4 x “Winged C” EL34’s and 7 x Selected 12AX7’s)

• 2 fully independent channels (Channel 1 - Clean/Channel 2 - Crunch)

• Both Channels feature Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence

• Dual Volume/Gain Channel 2 (switchable, allows for two gain settings with 2 volumes for level adjustment to match volumes)

• Foot selectable boost switch with tube-driven boost (boosts clean channel and both volume/gain controls on crunch channel). Boost is adjustable from the front panel for approx. 0 - 20db boost

• Rear panel low frequency 3-position adjustment switch (allows for changing the amount and character of the bottom end - effects both channels)

• 4-switch foot controller for direct access to all three volume/gain controls (Channel 1, Channel 2A, Channel 2B) connected with a 5-pin XLR cable

• 3 x 1/4" jacks tied to the footswitch controller for controlling through tip to ground control mechanisms as an alternate to the footswitch controller

• 110v, 120v, 220v and 230/240v output selection

• Ohm selector switch for 4, 8 or 16ohm output

• Blue LED's light the box for a distinctive look on stage, along with a stainless steel front grille and stainless steel logo

• All components specifically spec'd and tested by Diamond before inclusion in the product

• Independent LED's indicate which volume/gain is active and whether the boost is engaged

• Properly designed, tube-driven effects loop (shorting jack so the loop will automatically engage when cables are plugged in and disengage when cables are removed)

• Front panel Effects Return control that acts as an overall master when loop is engaged for quick overall volume adjustment

About Spec Op: The Spec Op features a clean channel and two distinct high gain settings in Channel 2. The clean channel has the controls you want and need: Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence. The clean channel has gotten DA rave reviews from the players. It provides you full, round and rich clean tones not customary in high-gain heads with enough headroom to give you vintage/classic rock tones and everything in between. The crunch channel is voiced for a more modern, organic and open crunch sound than traditional high-gain amps. This channel will provide you all the gain you can want but without the extra saturation traditional in high-gain voicings. The result is an extremely thick, updated gain tone responsive to the direction of newer guitar sounds while also providing rich harmonics and significant clarity in each of the notes. Channel 2 gives you all the same controls as the clean channel with an added benefit - a second set of volume and gain controls! This feature gives the player the option of having two gain settings (say more gain for chunky heavy gain-style rhythms and less gain for more precision and clarity when playing more staccato style passages) that are accessible to him on the fly. The corresponding volume controls for Gain A and Gain B allow the player to balance the volumes between the two gain controls so you can ensure that switching between Gain A and Gain B does not increase or decrease your overall volume. Conversely, you can adjust the volumes to do just that - increase or decrease overall volume when switching from Gain A to Gain B or vice versa. Both gain controls sweep the same gain stage so there is none of this less and more gain stuff resulting in a channel you will never use. Simply, you get as much or as little gain as you want or need out of Gain A and Gain B. The Spec Op features DA's signature "low focus" switch on the rear panel. The low focus switch provides 3 positions - low, mid, high. Moving from low to high, the player gets to focus the low end, tailored to his/her needs, with low end increasing relative to the highs allowing for more low end with more focus. Dial the knob up or down to the desired low end structure increasing lows relative to highs giving the player the tight/focused low-end response desired, but not customary in today's market. To top it off, we do not want you to have to sacrifice one of the two gain controls to a dedicated lead sound. While you certainly can, we have added an adjustable, switchable boost that overrides Channel 1, Channel 2A and Channel 2B. When the boost is on, you can dial in approximately a 0 to 20db boost over all three settings allowing you to choose any of your 3 settings and switch on the boost to give you the extra volume you need for leads or lead passages. The Spec Op also features a real, correctly designed effects loop. You do not need a foot switch; you do not have to push a button. Just plug a cable into the effects send and the loop activates. The loop is tube buffered and will not affect your tone. The front panel features a master volume, which reads E. Return (effects return). When the loop is on, the E. Return knob acts as the amp's overall master (turn this knob up or down to increase or decrease the amps overall volume) and the volume control for each channel acts as the effects send level control. When the loop is off, each channel's volume control acts as that channel's master volume! Like all current and future Diamond Amplification products, the Spec Op features the highest quality components and construction. Every component was selected and tested for this head. The Spec Op features 7 selected 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 Winged C EL34's for its power stage. Each part was personally spec'd and tested by us to ensure maximum performance and reliability, from the transformers to the switches and knobs. The head features a perforated metal grille made in 16-guage stainless steel, and an accompanying black grille on the back of the exact shape and dimension, finished in black powder coating (the black grilles can be added to the front on order or later). Even the knobs are metal for look and feel. LED's are mounted in the box to give this head its distinctive blue glow. Even the logo is stainless steel. Corner irons are included on every corner to add to the strength and stability of the box.

1 - Phantom - 100 watt head, 4 x Svetlana “Winged C” EL34 - 6 x 12AX7, black tolex, stainless steel grille, green LED lights - $2,699.00 - Call for BCM special pricing

Phantom

• 100 watts (4 x Svetlana “Winged C” EL34 - 6 x 12AX7)

• 2 fully independent channels (Channel 1 - Clean/Channel 2 - Crunch)

• Both Channels feature Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence

• Dual Volume/Gain Channel 2 (switchable, allows for two gain settings with 2 volumes for level adjustment to match volumes)

• Rear panel low frequency 3-position adjustment switch (allows for changing the amount and character of the bottom end - effects both channels)

• 2 button foot switch included for access to Ch 1/2 or Ch2 A/B

• 100v, 120v, 220v and 230/240v output selection

• Ohm selector switch for 4, 8 or 16ohm output

• Green LED's light the box for a distinctive look on stage, along with a unique silver vein front grille and stainless steel logo.

• All components specifically spec'd and tested by Diamond before inclusion in the product.

• Independent LED's indicate which volume/gain is active and whether the boost is engaged.

• Properly designed, tube-driven effects loop (shorting jack so the loop will automatically engage when cables are plugged in and disengage when cables are removed).

• Front panel Effects Return control that acts as an overall master when loop is engaged for quick overall volume adjustmen

The Phantom, built to the same quality construction as all our products, has a more traditional high gain structure. Take that favorite head of yours you’ve had for the last two decades, inject steroids and decongestants and you’ve got the Phantom, one of the deadliest fighter jets in the last 30 years. It features a clean channel and two distinct high gain settings in Channel 2.

Ranging from 80’s style gain to all out ferocity, Channel 2 also features DA’s signature dual volume/gain design. This feature gives the player the option of having two gain settings (say for a rhythm and lead tone, or more gain for chunky heavy gain-style rhythms and less gain for more precision and clarity when playing more staccato style passages) that are accessible to him on the fly.

The Phantom features DA's signature "low focus" switch on the rear panel. The low focus switch provides 3 positions - low, mid, high. Moving from low to high focuses the low end relative to the mids and highs as well as creates an evenness across all the strings to the high E is not overrung by the low E.

The Phantom also features a real, correctly-designed effects loop. You don't need a foot switch; you don't have to push a button. Just plug a cable into the effects send and the loop activates. The loop is tube buffered and will not affect your tone.

The front panel features a master volume, which reads E. Return (effects return). When the loop is on, the E. Return knob acts as the amp's overall master - turn this knob up or down to increase or decrease the amps overall volume. When the loop is off, each channel's volume control acts as that channel's master volume.

Like all current and future Diamond Amplification products, the Phantom features the highest quality components and construction. Every component was selected and tested for this head. The Phantom uses 6 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 Svetlana “Winged C” EL34's for its power stage. Each part was personally spec'd and tested by us to ensure maximum performance and reliability, from the transformers to the switches and knobs.

The head features a hexagon pattern perforated metal grille made in 16-guage steel with a unique silver vein finish, and an accompanying black grille on the back of the exact shape and dimension, finished in black powder coating. Even the knobs are metal for look and feel. LED's are mounted in the box to give this head its distinctive green glow. Even the logo is stainless steel. Corner irons are included on every corner to add to the strength and stability of the box.

All its channels are foot-switchable from the Phantom's foot switch (connected with a stereo cable).

1 - Spitfire II - 100 watt head, Winged C (JSC plant) EL 34 output tubes, ARS 12AX7 preamp tubes, black and tan tolex - $2,799.00 - Call for BCM special pricing


Spitfire II

• 100 watts (4 x Svetlana “Winged C” EL34 – 6 x 12AX7 [2 channel version], 4 x 12AX7 [1 channel version])

• 2 fully independent channels (Channel 1 - Clean/Channel 2 - Crunch) [2 channel version] – 1 channel, dual volume, gain design [1 channel version]

• Channels feature Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence

• Dual Volume/Gain Channel 2 (switchable, allows for two gain settings with 2 volumes for level adjustment to match volumes) [2 channel version] – Dual Volume/Gain on Channel 1 [1 channel version]

• 2 button footswitch included for access to Ch 1/2 or Ch2 A/B [2 channel version], Ch A/B or Lift [1 channel version]

• May be wired for 100v, 120v, 220v and 230/240v output selection.

• Ohm selector switch for 4, 8 or 16ohm output.

• Etched zinc logo on British tan, tolex-wrapped front panel with perforated metal grille insert for look and added ventilation. Head shell comes black or matching British tan.

• All components specifically spec'd and tested by Diamond before inclusion in the product.

• Independent LED's indicate which volume/gain is active.

• Properly designed, tube-driven effects loop (shorting jack so the loop will automatically engage when cables are plugged in and disengage when cables are removed).

• Front panel Effects Return control that acts as an overall master when loop is engaged for quick overall volume adjustment.

About Spitfire: The Spitfire I (the one channel version) is based on the clean channel in our 100w Spec Op head. It has the controls you want and need: Volume A, Gain A, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Volume B and Gain B. Our clean channel has gotten DA rave reviews from the players. It provides you full, round and rich clean tones not customary in high-gain heads with enough headroom to give you vintage/classic rock tones and everything in between. The Spitfire I also adds a switchable tone lift for a killer lead boost. This head features DA's signature dual volume/gain design. This feature gives the player the option of having two gain settings (say for a rhythm and lead tone, or more gain for chunky heavy gain-style rhythms and less gain for more precision and clarity when playing more staccato style passages) that are accessible to him on the fly. This gives you the versatility to cover the clean, blues/Texas blues, vintage/classic rock tones as well as a few a little hotter! The Spitfire II (the two channel version) sports the Spitfire I’s voicing in Channel 1 and a full, rich vintage higher gain Channel 2 with DA’s signature dual volume, gain design. Channel 2’s voicing is big and tight like the best of the vintage heads with an updated feel featuring plenty of lows and mids. The Spitfires now also feature a “half-power” switch allowing the power rating to be changed from 100 to 50w with the flip of a switch. The Spitfire line also contains DA's signature "low focus" switch on the rear panel. The low focus switch provides 3 positions - low, mid, high. Moving from low to high, the player gets to focus the low end, tailored to his/her needs, with low end increasing relative to the highs allowing for more low end with more focus. Dial up or down to the desired low end structure, increasing lows relative to highs without losing tight low-end response not customary in today's market. To retain versatility and functionality, all the Spitfire products have a real, correctly designed effects loop. You do not need a foot switch; you do not have to push a button. Just plug a cable into the effects send and the loop activates. The loop is tube buffered and will not affect your tone. The front panel features a master volume, which reads E. Return (effects return). When the loop is on, the E. Return knob acts as the amp's overall master (turn this knob up or down to increase or decrease the amps overall volume) and the volume control for each channel acts as the effects send level control. When the loop is off, each channel's volume control acts as that channel's master volume! Like all current and future Diamond Amplification products, the Spitfire features the highest quality components and construction. Every component was selected and tested for this head. The Spitfire features 12AX7 or ECC83 preamp tubes and 4 Svetlana “Winged C” EL34's for its power stage. Each part was personally spec'd and tested by us to ensure maximum performance and reliability, from the transformers to the switches and knobs.

1 - Nitrox - 100 watt head, Svetlana (New Sensor/EH plant) EL 34 output tubes, ARS 12AX7 preamp tubes, black tolex, red LED lights - $2,199.00 - Call for BCM special pricing

Nitrox

• 100 watts (4 x Svetlana EL34 – 6 x 12AX7)

• 2 fully independent channels (Channel 1 - Clean/Channel 2 - Crunch)

• Both Channels feature Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence

• Dual Volume/Gain Channel 2 (switchable, allows for two gain settings with 2 volumes for level adjustment to match volumes)

• 2 button footswitch included for access to Ch 1/2 or Ch2 A/B

• May be wired for 100v, 120v, 220v and 230/240v output selection.

• Ohm selector switch for 4, 8 or 16ohm output.

• Red LED's light the box for a distinctive look on stage, along with a unique hexagon pattern front grille and etched zinc logo.

• All components specifically spec'd and tested by Diamond before inclusion in the product.

• Independent LED's indicate which volume/gain is active.

• Properly designed, tube-driven effects loop (shorting jack so the loop will automatically engage when cables are plugged in and disengage when cables are removed).

• Front panel Effects Return control that acts as an overall master when loop is engaged for quick overall volume adjustment.

About Nitrox: The Nitrox, DA’s most ferocious head to date, features the same quality construction our other products with outrageous amounts of gain. The Nitrox adds more lows than DA’s other high gain amps, but remains insanely tight, which makes it perfect for uber-heavy rhythms and precision playing. The Nitrox also focuses heavily on thick, but smooth, upper-mids to ensure it cuts through the mix with razor sharp precision. Channel 1 remains DA’s heralded clean channel with the same control set: Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble and Presence. Channel 2 has the same controls but also features DA's signature dual volume/gain design. This feature gives the player the option of having two gain settings (say for a rhythm and lead tone, or more gain for chunky heavy gain-style rhythms and less gain for more precision and clarity when playing more staccato style passages) that are accessible to him on the fly. The Nitrox also features a real, correctly-designed effects loop. You don't need a foot switch; you don't have to push a button. Just plug a cable into the effects send and the loop activates. The loop is tube buffered and will not affect your tone. The front panel features a master volume, which reads E. Return (effects return). When the loop is on, the E. Return knob acts as the amp's overall master - turn this knob up or down to increase or decrease the amps overall volume. When the loop is off, each channel's volume control acts as that channel's master volume. Like all current and future Diamond Amplification products, the Nitrox features the highest quality components and construction. Every component was selected and tested for this head. The Nitrox features 6 12AX7 preamp tubes and 4 Svetlana EL34's for its power stage. Each part was personally spec'd and tested by us to ensure maximum performance and reliability, from the transformers to the switches and knobs. The head features a perforated metal grille made in 16-guage steel and an accompanying identical grille on the back. The knobs are metal for look and feel. LED's are mounted in the box to give this head its distinctive red glow. Even the etched zinc logo is top rate. Corner irons are included on every corner to add to the strength and stability of the box. All its channels are foot-switchable from the Nitrox's footswitch (connected with a stereo cable).

 

CABINETS

1- Spec Op – 4 x 12” cabinet, straight front with angled grille. Price is $1,269.00 - Call for BCM special pricing

• All cabinets are hand made

• 4 x 12 (2 Celestion V30 and 2 Celestion G12H Anniversary speakers)

• 8 ohms

• Baltic Birch construction

• Stainless steel grille to match amp and for maximum protection

• Substantially upgraded casters, each with 220lb load rating attached with easy to use quick-change plates

• Constructed for maximum durability and tone

1 – Spitfire II – 4 x 12” cabinet, straight front with angled grille. Price is $1,099.00 - Call for BCM special pricing

1 – Spitfire II – 2 x 12” cabinet. Price is $849.00 - Call for BCM special pricing

• All cabinets are hand made

• 4 x 12 (4 Celestion V30) or 2 x 12 (4 Celestion V30)

• 8 ohms

• Baltic Birch construction

• 2 tone (black and tan) basket weave style grille for vintage tone and look

• Substantially upgraded casters, each with 220lb load rating attached with easy to use quick-change plates

• Constructed for maximum durability and tone


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